Referring Patients with Substance Use Disorders: Why Sequoia MD Is the Right Partner
Substance use is hard to manage in primary care. You don’t have to do it alone.
Primary care wasn’t designed for this. Substance use disorders (SUD) are complex, time-intensive, and emotionally charged. Even when we recognize the signs, it’s hard to know how to intervene effectively—especially in short appointments, with limited behavioral health support, and under pressure to manage multiple other issues at once.
And it doesn’t stop there. Patients with SUD often have poorly controlled chronic illnesses—diabetes, hypertension, liver disease, depression—that get worse when substance use is unaddressed. Adherence is unpredictable. Follow-up is spotty. The system isn’t built to meet them where they are.
At Sequoia MD, we specialize in treating substance use disorders in the context of real life. We know these patients are medically complex, emotionally guarded, and often burned by the system. We provide timely, judgment-free care that supports recovery, improves engagement, and makes your job easier—not harder.
Why Refer to Sequoia MD?
- Fast, Low-Barrier Access
Same-day or next-day appointments—no insurance pre-auths, no delays. We meet patients at the moment they’re ready. - Relationship-Based, Trauma-Informed Care
We build trust first. Many of our patients come in expecting to be dismissed or punished. Instead, they’re treated with dignity, and that changes everything. - Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Treatment
We offer buprenorphine, naltrexone, harm reduction, and integrated care plans tailored to the individual. Whether a patient wants abstinence or stabilization, we work with them—not against them. - Support for the Whole Patient
We treat SUD in the context of diabetes, asthma, hepatitis C, mental health, and more. We help stabilize patients so you can get traction on the rest of their care. - Seamless Collaboration
We’re not here to replace you—we’re here to partner. We keep you in the loop, consult as needed, and respect the relationship you’ve built with your patient.
Better outcomes start with better support. Let’s work together to give your patients a real chance at recovery.